1. Baptist Health LaGrange North Oldham High School
Concussion 101
Baptist Health LaGrange
North Oldham High School

2. What is a Concussion?
A concussion is the most common form of head injury.
It is a very serious head injury that is commonly mistaken for “getting your bell rung.” It is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions.
The athlete does not have to lose consciousness or suffer a blow to the head to have a concussion. For these reasons the athlete may not realize they have sustained a concussion.

3. Signs and Symptoms Signs Observed by Others
Symptoms Reported by Athlete
Appears dazed or stunned
Confused about assignment
Forgets plays
Is unsure of game, scores, or opponent
Lack of coordination
Difficulty answering questions
Possible loss of consciousness
Shows behavior or personality change
Forgets events prior to hit
Forgets events after hit
Headache
Nausea
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or fuzzy vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Feeling sluggish
Feeling “foggy”
Change in sleep pattern
Concentration or memory problems

4. Management of a Concussion
No medication until medical work-up
Medical Work-up
Rest, rest, and more rest
Monitor symptoms
Post-concussion follow-up for return to play (see Board Policy)

5. Consequences of Mismanagement
Second Impact Syndrome
Post Concussive Syndrome (PCS)
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

6. How is Oldham County Schools Helping Keep Your Athlete Safe?
Contract with Baptist Health LaGrange to provide Certified Athletic Trainers at all three high schools
Easy access to medical professionals
OCBE regulated return to play protocol (OCBE Administrative Regulation 9060-AR, OCBE Form F)

7. OCBE Administrative Regulation 9060-AR
All athletes will have initial baseline ImPact test
Once a concussion is suspected, the athlete must be seen by a licensed physician, receive a diagnosis of concussion, and have a plan of treatment developed.
Athlete must then be asymptomatic and medically cleared by the physician to begin return to play protocol.
Pass a post-injury ImPact test
Graduated return to sport specific activities

8. ImPact Test Demo